Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith is an American mixed martial artist best known for competing in the UFC’s light heavyweight division.
Anthony Smith is an American mixed martial artist best known for competing in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Nicknamed “Lionheart,” he was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and fought professionally from 2008 until his retirement fight in April 2025.
Early life and background
Anthony Smith was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on July 26, 1988. He is an American fighter who later competed in the UFC’s light heavyweight division.
Mixed martial arts career
Smith began his professional MMA career in 2008. He competed in promotions including Strikeforce, Bellator MMA, and the UFC. He established himself as a long-time UFC veteran and title challenger in the light heavyweight class, challenging for the UFC light heavyweight title in 2019.
Retirement
Smith’s final UFC appearance came on April 26, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 66. He faced Zhang Mingyang and lost by first-round TKO. After the bout, he retired from professional MMA.
Fighting style and physical stats
Smith is listed at 6 ft 4 in with a 76-inch reach and fights from an orthodox stance. His nickname, “Lionheart,” appears consistently in major MMA databases.
Key facts
- Smith competed in professional mixed martial arts from 2008 to 2025.
- He fought in promotions including Strikeforce, Bellator MMA, and the UFC.
- He became a notable UFC light heavyweight contender and challenged for the title in 2019.
- His UFC record is listed as 13–12.
- His last UFC fight was a retirement bout against Zhang Mingyang on April 26, 2025.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Smith_(fighter)Supports: Career overview, UFC tenure, retirement fight date, and bout result.
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/stats/_/id/2512976/anthony-smithSupports: Birthdate, nationality, weight class, height, weight, nickname, stance, and team.
- UFC Stats — http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/d4c9dcd330403612Supports: Official UFC fighter measurements and record.
- Fight Matrix — https://www.fightmatrix.com/fighter-profile/Anthony%20Smith/15643/Supports: UFC record, debut, title bout record, and last UFC fight date.